5 bed detached house for sale

Shakespeare Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11

Occupying a generous corner plot in the highly regarded West Worthing location, this exceptional detached residence dates back to 1892 and offers a wealth of character features combined with spacious and versatile accommodation throughout.

The property is approached through wrought iron front gates, via a gravel pathway, towards an imposing stone pediment framing the front door. The welcoming outer hallway, with original decorative tiled flooring, provides ample space for outerwear. A striking stained-glass inner front door opens into the grand reception hallway, with elegant coving and ceiling detail, creating an impressive introduction to the home.

The main reception room boasts a generous living space, enjoying a bay window and original feature marble fireplace, with ample room for a variety of seating arrangements. Opposite, the formal dining room also benefits from a bay window and boasts a beautifully restored fireplace with wooden surround, providing an ideal setting for entertaining.

A further reception room, currently utilised as a playroom, features built-in shelving and another restored fireplace. This versatile space could lend itself equally well to use as a study or ground floor bedroom.

The kitchen is a particular feature of the property, fitted with a comprehensive range of Neptune wall and base units and central island, with solid marble worktops throughout and a Lacanche double oven with five-ring gas hob. Sash windows and bi-fold doors flood the space with natural light and provide direct access to the garden. A utility room, offering potential for conversion into a shower room, together with a cloakroom/WC, complete the ground floor.

To the first floor, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms. The master and second bedrooms are very generous doubles, each with bay windows and ample space for superking-size beds and additional furniture. Bedrooms three and four are also double rooms, both with character sash windows, while bedroom five provides a further bedroom, nursery, or study, or potential to convert into an additional bathroom.

A substantial family bathroom serves the first floor, fitted with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin, marble floor and tiling, and excellent built-in storage.

Externally, the property is set within wrap-around gardens predominantly laid to lawn, surrounded by mature evergreen hedging to maintain privacy.

There are two patio terraces offering excellent areas for outdoor seating and dining, and a range of fruit trees. To the side, a gated gravel driveway provides off-road parking for two cars, and access to the rear garden.

This beautiful late Victorian residence combines period charm with modern comforts, offering an outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of West Worthing’s most desirable locations.